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Questioning Tannoy, Tekton or other possible change.

Upgradeitis is setting in. I am wondering what I should consider first: speakers, amp, power cable or other?
Where’s the weak link?

Current setup:

Amp: Line Magnetic LM805ia (SET) with NOS tubes

Cables: Power: Shunyata Venom V10 NR, RCA: Cardas Golden Presence and Duelund. speaker cables: Shunyata Anaconda, Ethernet: Supra Cat 8, Tone audio EtherREGEN, DS220J Synology DS220+ NAS, 3x dedicated power lines (10ga)

Speakers: Tannoy Turnberry, DEBRA sub-array utilizing 2x SA1000 amplifiers

Streamer/DAC: Lumin S1, Shunyata Etron Alpha Digital power cord

I’ve been eyeballing the Tekton Moabs, but I’d rather not expend the energy/time/money if they are not a whole lot better than my Tannoy’s. Does anyone have experience with both Tannoy and Tekton? If so, are Moabs a worthwhile change, or stick with what I have? The other thing I wonder is if Moabs are ok for my 15x20 room with an 8ft ceiling?

Thanks!


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jayctoy
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If you are asking the Moab will be better than your Tannoy the answer is no, I own half the Moab the ps 12, they sound great on classical and rock especially. Looking at the tannoy drivers it tells me , they will give good sound quality.Remember I love tekton Speakers, I also own the impact monitors.
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jayctoy
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I will agree on Millercarbon here, they sound different.
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jayctoy
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You can pm Teajay he is very familiar on tekton speakers.
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twoleftears
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There is NO weakest link.  You have an excellently balanced system.

You don't mention what it is you're trying to achieve, other than scratching the upgraditis itch.

What you describe will be, at best, a lateral move (different, but at best lateral).

If you have $$ burning a hole in your pocket, I'd put them into acoustically treating the room.
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mapman
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I predict both will perform similarly well with your amp but the difference in sound will be nearly as profound as the difference in aesthetics and which is better will come down largely to a matter of personal preference.

If its as simple as wanting something different, then the Tektons may well float your boat. Very different.....


I predict the bold and brash American-made Tektons will grab your attention compared to the more Britishly reserved and phase coherent Tannoys. Then the question will be can the Tektons retain it over time?

Personally, I always lean towards more phase coherent designs over time for hours upon hours of continuous listening pleasure, but that is just me.
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